Lens, who played for him at PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar, said yesterday: "He is a good coach for me because he can reach the qualities that I have. He can make everything come out. "

Sunderland defender Santiago Vergini has joined Spanish club Getafe on loan after being snubbed by Advocaat.

The Argentinian was told by Advocaat that he did not figure in his plans this season, just a week after signing a new two-year contract that was triggered because of the number of appearances he made last season.

"I'm content about this move," said Vergini, who will sign a permanent deal with Getafe next summer.